It was “baby day” on Thursday as New Beginnings Animal Rescue hosted pets for adoption at Bingo Pet Salon, 180 W. Fourth St. in Royal Oak.

New Beginnings brought in three kittens — Beaker, Burt and Abby — and three puppies — Izzy, Lily and Boomer.

While the youngsters elicited lots of “oohs” and “aahs” from passerby, Lisa Hill of New Beginnings passed on a reminder about responsible pet ownership.

“As adorable and wonderful as these babies are, we also want you to remember that they are products of unwanted litters,” Hill said. “It is so important for you to get your pets spayed and neutered, so that more and more babies like this don’t have to try to find a home. “

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The three kittens were abandoned by their mother and foster parents have raised them with bottle feeding since before their eyes were open.

The three puppies are a shih tzu/poodle mix.

Normally, all animals available for adoption through New Beginnings have been spayed or neutered and have all their shots. For these puppies, for the first time, New Beginnings is allowing them to be adopted with a spay-and-neuter contract.

“It is healthiest for them to get fixed at about six months of age,” Hill said. “They are currently about eight weeks, and this is the best time for a bonding period between their new families and them. We’re letting them go home on a spay-and-neuter contract, and they’ll have until they are about six months old before they get fixed.”

The puppies are adorable and resemble little Teddy bears.

“It’s important for the new families to understand that these puppies have hair, not fur, so they are hypoallergenic,” Hill said. “They won’t shed, but they will need to be groomed every six to eight weeks.

“It’s an added expense, but the puppies are going to be wonderful dogs. Their mother is a complete angel. In fact, she is only 10 months old, so she had these puppies very young, but she has been so attentive and I really attribute that, on top of our wonderful foster care, for what great dispositions they have. Anyone can pick them up and manhandle them and they are just fine with it. But, they are spunky. So, don’t let them fool you with them being a little sluggish today. They can definitely carry off your shoe and get into everything.

“If you’re really considering adopting a puppy, do your research, know what you are getting into, and then you’re going to have a wonderful companion for years.”

To adopt one of the babies, fill out an application at Bingo, or online at nbarmichigan.org. For information, email nbarmichigan@gmail.com.